# Apify Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Apify the right Data Extraction solution for you? Explore 431 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/150854/Apify/reviews --- Apify 4.8 (431) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/150854/Apify/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated April 16th, 2026 # Reviews of Apify Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Cristiano F ConsultantMarketing and Advertising, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Using webhooks and the official SDKs, I can trigger new runs, stream results into storage, or connect to third‑party tools like Make and Zapier whenever I need to extend a workflow.“ March 28, 2026 DL Dominik L FreelancerComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The primary drawback is the steep learning curve for non-developers and the credit-based pricing model, which can be confusing and lead to unexpected costs when scaling.“ November 7, 2025 André M CEOArts and Crafts, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “It reduced manual work dramatically, improved the reliability of our data pipelines, and gave us the flexibility to build custom services and APIs directly on top of the platform.“ April 8, 2026 MA Maryam A Rsearch assitanceEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Currently, Apify’s scheduling feature lacks the ability to dynamically adjust date ranges for actors, forcing users to manually define fixed intervals for data collection.“ July 26, 2025 André M CEOArts and Crafts, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “It has become a critical part of my operation because it allows me to automate large-scale data collection, lead generation, monitoring, and internal integrations with exceptional reliability.“ April 8, 2026 EMAN Y ceoMedical Practice, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Additionally, the credit-based pricing for compute units can sometimes be difficult to predict during the initial testing phase of a new scraper.“ March 25, 2026 TM Toni Emanuel M Head of Technology and InnovationInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “From my experience so far, Apify is especially well-suited for scenarios like automating data extraction from platforms such as LinkedIn Jobs, running scheduled scrapers, or integrating structured data directly into workflows and dashboards.“ November 18, 2025 Dev N Backend EngineerComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Steep learning curve, limited data cleaning, debugging can be tricky, and mobile management is clunky.“ February 25, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 431 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Saif R. Founder Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Apify saved us tons of time." February 28, 2026 5.0 We plugged Apify into our backend to pull Google Maps reviews for businesses on our platform. Took maybe a day to get the API integration working, which was faster than I expected. The sync runs on a cron job now and we don't really think about it anymore, it just works. We did have to try a couple different actors before finding one that returned clean data consistently, but once we landed on the right one it's been solid. For a two-person team building a SaaS, not having to build and maintain our own scraping infrastructure saved us weeks of work we couldn't afford to spend. Pros The API is dead simple. You send a request, you get structured JSON back. No need to manage proxies, headless browsers, or parsing logic. We picked up a Google Maps reviews actor from their store and had it running in our backend within hours. Data quality is consistent and the response includes everything in one shot: review text, ratings, reviewer profiles, owner responses, place metadata. Cons Some of the actors in the store aren't great. I tried a couple that had bad documentation or just returned weird data, so it took me a few tries to find the one that actually worked for our use case. Also wish there was a way to estimate how much a run will cost before you actually run it, because I've had a couple surprise bills when I was still tweaking the settings. Switched from [ScrapingBee](https://www.capterra.com/p/195060/ScrapingBee/) calculated pros and cons, found apify to be cheap, does what I want, and easy to use. Review Source Paul A. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Apify Review: Honest Take After Real Production Use" March 4, 2026 4.0 Pros Actor Store saves days of work pre-built scrapers for almost every major platform mean you're extracting data in under an hour instead of building from scratch. Cons Credits don't roll over. Unused monthly credits are lost, which feels punitive during lighter usage months Switched from [Bright Data](https://www.capterra.com/p/208755/Bright-Data/) Bright Data is a strong product, but it's built for enterprise teams with dedicated data engineering budgets. Apify gave us 80% of the capability at a fraction of the cost Review Source sK sid K. Data Analyst E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "My first go" July 30, 2024 3.0 Apify is a powerful platform for web scraping and automation, suitable for various use cases. While it offers robust features and scalability, users should consider the learning curve, cost, and potential scraping challenges. Pros Comprehensive SDK and pre-built actors Scalable and robust infrastructure Integrated proxy support User-friendly tools and interface Flexible automation and data export options Cons Learning curve for beginners Potential high cost with extensive use Challenges with sophisticated anti-scraping measures Performance variability based on target websites Limited direct support for advanced use cases Review Source Moussa A. API Developer Information Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Apify Gold Standard for Web Scraping" March 16, 2026 5.0 "My overall experience with Apify has been excellent. It has become our primary tool for data extraction and workflow automation. Pros The most impressive aspect of Apify is its seamless scalability and the vast library of ready-made actors. Cons The learning curve can be a bit steep for non-technical users, especially when customizing complex scrapers. Switched from [Octoparse](https://www.capterra.com/p/150508/Octoparse/) I needed a more scalable, cloud-based solution with better API support. Apify's library of ready-made actors Review Source FR Felix R. CEO Events Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Price to Value" April 8, 2026 4.0 Good! Fullfills our needs for now. It was quick to set up and the actors are mostly reliable. We are pretty happy with the results. Pros It’s cheap and easy to set up, and it offers good value for the price. Especially for low volume monthly requests. Cons The actors can be unreliable at times, and the overall UX/UI could be improved for a smoother experience. Alternatives considered [Bright Data](https://www.capterra.com/p/208755/Bright-Data/) Reason for choosing Apify More free requests for the free-tier. And more reliable actors. Review Source André M. CEO Arts and Crafts Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "A critical platform for scaling data operations and custom APIs" April 8, 2026 5.0 My overall experience has been outstanding. Apify plays a central role in making my operation happen efficiently and at scale. It reduced manual work dramatically, improved the reliability of our data pipelines, and gave us the flexibility to build custom services and APIs directly on top of the platform. The combination of automation, infrastructure, scheduling, monitoring, and custom deployment capabilities makes it much more than just a scraping tool—it’s become an operational backbone for our business. Pros The biggest advantage of Apify is how easy it makes it to build, automate, scale, and deploy data workflows in production. It has become a critical part of my operation because it allows me to automate large-scale data collection, lead generation, monitoring, and internal integrations with exceptional reliability. What stands out the most is the flexibility of the platform. Beyond using existing actors, I can host my own APIs and custom services directly on Apify, which makes it much easier to centralize business logic and keep my entire stack running in one scalable environment. The infrastructure is highly reliable, security feels solid, deployments are simple, and the UI makes managing tasks, runs, schedules, and logs very straightforward. For the amount of engineering time it saves, the value for money is excellent. Cons Honestly, there is very little to dislike. If I had to point out one area for improvement, it would be making some advanced configuration and debugging workflows slightly more intuitive for new users. While the platform is extremely powerful, beginners may need a short learning curve to fully unlock its potential. That said, once the workflows are in place, the stability and scalability more than make up for it. Review Source Divij S. Founder Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Solid Foundation for Flexible Lead Generation" April 6, 2026 4.0 Apify has been a core part of my lead generation stack. It handles list enrichment from multiple tools efficiently, and the range of automations available gives me the flexibility I need to build and scale outreach systems. A few hiccups along the way, but overall it's a tool I genuinely rely on and recommend to others doing serious B2B lead gen. Apify has been a core part of my lead generation stack. It handles list enrichment from multiple tools efficiently, and the range of automations available gives me the flexibility I need to build and scale outreach systems. A few hiccups along the way, but overall it's a tool I genuinely rely on and recommend to others doing serious B2B lead gen. Pros The flexibility Apify offers is what keeps me coming back. It lets me pull and enrich lists from multiple platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram, which is huge for my lead gen setup. Initial setup was surprisingly easy, and I've been pairing it with Claude to extend its capabilities even further. Honestly, it's become a non-negotiable part of my workflow. Cons The Apollo automations breaking down without any prior warning was a rough experience. I wasn't prepared for that disruption, and a heads-up or a ready alternative would've made a big difference. That kind of thing can throw off your entire outreach pipeline. Review Source Ryan C. Founder Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The best platform for turning web scraping into a scalable business" March 27, 2026 5.0 Pros Deploy once, run forever. Apify handles proxies, scaling, storage, and scheduling so I can focus on extraction logic instead of DevOps. The pay-per-result Store model turned my scrapers into products. The TypeScript SDK is clean, the API is consistent across all resources, and the recent MCP server support makes it trivial to connect scrapers to LLM agents. Webhooks and integrations work reliably for production workflows. Cons Build failures on the platform often produce unhelpful error messages, making remote debugging a cycle of push-and-pray. The Store ranking algorithm is a black box — there's no clear feedback loop for improving discoverability. Cost estimation for new actors is difficult before you've done real test runs. The web IDE is too basic for serious development, and the dashboard gets slow when you're managing dozens of actors. Review Source Islam S. Founder Market Research Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Strong infrastructure for scalable data workflows" February 23, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience has been very positive. Apify has become a stable part of my workflow for automation and data acquisition. It reduces operational overhead, improves time-to-market for data-driven features, and provides a reliable foundation for production use cases. I would recommend it to teams working with data extraction, automation, or AI-related products. Pros Apify makes it easy to build, deploy, and scale data extraction workflows without managing infrastructure manually. The actor-based architecture is flexible, integrations via API are straightforward, and the platform handles scaling reliably. It saves significant development time compared to building scraping systems from scratch. Cons Advanced configurations can require some technical knowledge, so there is a learning curve for non-developers. Also, when running large-scale jobs, you need to monitor usage carefully to manage costs efficiently. Review Source EMAN Y. ceo Medical Practice Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Powerful and Scalable Web Automation" March 25, 2026 4.0 Apify has significantly streamlined our data collection workflows. It is a robust, professional-grade tool that handles the hardest parts of web scraping (proxies and headless browsers) so we don't have to. It's almost perfect, barring a few minor UI complexities. Pros The platform is incredibly versatile. The library of pre-built Actors saves a massive amount of time, and the ability to deploy custom Node.js or Python code directly to the cloud is a developer's dream. Proxy management and browser fingerprinting are handled flawlessly. Cons The learning curve for complex custom Actors can be a bit steep for beginners. Additionally, the credit-based pricing for compute units can sometimes be difficult to predict during the initial testing phase of a new scraper. Review Source CG Chris G. Solopreneur Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Nitter alternative" June 3, 2025 5.0 Apify has been really good to me. They have a well designed website where it's generally easy to find things. Their actor marketplace is surprisingly large. There is a variety of budget actors, and really expensive actors, but that's not really a complaint, that just means those actors aren't for me! I'm pretty budget conscious so I do lots of shopping around. I've been using Twitter scraping services and I've found a few that are really good, reliable services so I can get the business data I need. Pros I like that Apify has a huge marketplace of data vendors. I personally am only using offerings which provide twitter scraping, but there are all sorts of other social media scraping actors which I could potentially use in the future. Cons The pricing on Apify is kind of confusing. They have a subscription fee, then on top of that there are different kinds of pricings per each actor. Things like usage based, and pay-per-result. It's not completely clear how much I'm going to be paying every month, which is not great, but there are subscription plan limits so I suppose that's going to protect me from any surprises. Alternatives considered [X Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/144330/TweetDeck/) Reason for choosing Apify Apify cost waaay less than official Twitter API. Switched from [Twitter/X](https://www.capterra.com/p/214056/Twitter/) I was using Nitter (alternative twitter frontend.) Nitter became unusable in 2024, without full time maintenance of bot accounts and circumventing twitter's countermeasures. Now, I'm paying someone via Apify marketplace and it's going good for me. Review Source NB Navid B. Founder, CEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "best actor marketplace" May 25, 2025 5.0 Been using Apify a ton lately. If you're in data, automation, scraping, or market research it's hands down one of the most powerful platforms out there. Tons of ready-made actors, customizable flows and solid support. Great for teams or solo builders trying to scale smarter. Can’t recommend it enough. Pros The flexibility. You can use prebuilt actors out of the box or build something completely custom when needed. It handles dynamic content well, scales cleanly, and doesn’t force you into a rigid UI. Also, being able to schedule runs and integrate with APIs makes it easy to fold into other workflows. Cons Debugging can be a bit clunky, especially with custom actors. Would be nice to have more visual tools or clearer logs when something breaks. Also, the actor marketplace could use better sorting or quality indicators to help surface the best stuff faster. Switched from [Octoparse](https://www.capterra.com/p/150508/Octoparse/) We tried Octoparse first — it’s solid for basic scraping, but started to feel limiting once our use cases got more complex. Apify gave us way more flexibility, especially with custom actors and scheduling. It also handled dynamic sites better. For us, Apify just scaled further and felt more like a proper platform, not just a tool. Review Source CW Clinton W. owner Computer & Network Security Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Apify is a great tool" July 10, 2025 5.0 Apify is a cloud platform for web scraping, data extraction, and browser automation. Whether you're technical or not, you can use it to automate repetitive web tasks and extract structured data from any website. Pros 1\. Powerful Web Scraping Without the Pain You can run prebuilt actors or create custom ones. Works well for dynamic sites (like JavaScript-heavy pages) using Puppeteer or Playwright. Great for non-devs with its ready-made scrapers (e.g. Amazon, LinkedIn, Airbnb). 2. Scalable and Cloud-Based Everything runs in the cloud — no need for your own servers or VMs. Scheduled runs, data storage, and integrations via API or Cons Pricing Can Spiral While the free tier is generous, larger scrapes (especially with headless browsers like Playwright) eat up compute units fast. If you don’t monitor usage, your bill can spike quickly — especially with repeated or complex scrapes. 🚧 Fragile Prebuilt Actors Some marketplace actors break when target websites change structure (which happens often). Review Source LG Lexi G. Developer Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Lexi G Developer" October 19, 2025 5.0 Pros At our organization, Apify plays a vital role in automating large-scale data collection and process workflows. We use it primarily to extract structured data from websites, marketplaces, and social platforms — data that fuels our AI automation systems, voice agents, and lead generation workflows. Apify allows us to create scalable web scrapers and integrations without worrying about infrastructure management or IP rotation, which saves significant time and resources. One of the core business problems Apify helps us solve is the need for reliable, real-time data to power AI-driven decision-making. For example, we use Apify to gather business listings, customer reviews, and contact data that feed into our automation pipelines through tools like Make.com and n8n. This enables our AI agents to perform tasks such as lead qualification, competitor analysis, and market research autonomously. The scope of our use case spans across industries — from e-commerce and real estate to digital marketing and AI customer support. Apify’s flexibility allows us to quickly adapt and deploy scrapers for new client requirements. Overall, Apify enhances our efficiency, data accuracy, and the overall intelligence of our automation ecosystem. Cons Just their Automation integration part though i guess I'm the one that made the mistakes, so after realizing my mistakes, i wen to their bot he couldn't put me through. so that's the only thing they need to upgrade Review Source Javier Pablo C. Founder Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing scrapping tool" December 31, 2025 5.0 In my opinion, there no other tool that has a lot of resources that could cover all the need for your business. Specially if you are looking a good tool for lead generation. Pros The quantity of resources available and the ability to connect with others tools like n8n to perform automations and lead generation scrapping at the same time. Cons Nothing, I always find a solution for my problem looking in the Apify store. There is always an actor that fit what I need to solve. Review Source Esther A. Co-Founder Computer & Network Security Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A must-have for automation and web data collection" July 30, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Apify has been positive. It saves a ton of manual effort by letting me automate data collection workflows from sites like LinkedIn and TikTok. The platform is easy to use once you get familiar with the actor system, and the integrations make scaling up projects much more efficient. It's particularly valuable for research and lead generation tasks. Pros The best part about Apify is the massive library of ready-made actors, which makes it easy to find a solution for any web scraping or automation need. The actor store concept is intuitive. I can set up complex workflows without heavy coding. The platform is reliable, and integrations with tools like n8n and Apollo scrape let me build full automation pipelines efficiently. Cons Sometimes the returned data includes too many irrelevant metadata fields, so you have to spend time cleaning up results. For some advanced sites, creating custom actors still requires technical knowledge, and pricing can be a bit expensive for high-frequency jobs. Review Source VA Vidya A. Campaign Strategist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful and Reliable Automation Platform" August 26, 2025 5.0 Apify has saved me countless hours in automating repetitive tasks and collecting structured data from the web. It integrates smoothly with other tools in my stack, and once you set it up, it just runs reliably in the background. Overall, it’s one of the most practical platforms for automation and data collection I’ve used. Pros The platform makes web scraping and automation incredibly simple with ready-made actors and a marketplace of tools. The API is reliable, the learning curve is low, and scaling workflows with proxies is straightforward. Great documentation and community support as well. Cons Some actors can be resource-intensive, and costs may increase if you’re running many large crawls. The UI could also feel a bit overwhelming at first for complete beginners. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Reliable Automation for Collecting and Structuring Review Data" September 14, 2025 5.0 Overall, Apify has been a very positive experience. It has saved us a huge amount of time, reduced errors, and given us consistent access to customer review data across multiple platforms. Having structured, up-to-date data helps us understand customer sentiment better, react quickly to feedback, and benchmark against competitors. While there are a few areas where usability could be smoother, the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. Pros Apify makes it really easy to automate data extraction. I especially like the actor marketplace, which has many ready-made solutions that save a lot of setup time. Scheduling crawlers and exporting data into clean formats like JSON or CSV is smooth, and it integrates well with other tools. For us, scraping reviews from Tripadvisor, Google Maps, and LinkedIn became a reliable, automated process instead of a manual task. Cons When websites update their layout, crawlers can break and need adjustments. It’s manageable, but it does take some effort. Also, if you want to build or customize advanced actors, there’s a bit of a learning curve if you’re not technical. Pricing can be a little tricky to estimate as usage scales, though it’s still good value overall. Review Source JR James R. Director AIML Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Brilliant Integration and Scraping Tools" September 5, 2025 4.0 Brillaint all in all. We found it very easy to get setup and integrated and the data formatting capabilities are great as are the places we can scrape Pros No-Code/Low-Code Platform (Apify Console): Users love that they can use pre-built tools (Actors) from the Apify Store to scrape popular sites like Amazon, Twitter, Instagram, or Google Maps without writing a single line of code. They just configure the input (URLs, search terms) and get structured data (JSON, CSV, Excel) out. Visual Actor Builder: For more technical users who want to build their own scrapers, the platform provides a point-and-click tool to create extraction logic, which is far easier than writing complex scripts from scratch. Cons The user interface is cumbersome and support is quite slow. There is a heavy reliability on AI to manage the support which doesnt always work Review Source Sabahudin M. Founder Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "If you want to save money and get amazing results, Apify is the place to be" July 31, 2025 5.0 Overall experience is very good. i am happy that I found one tool for all my task when it comes to scraping Pros simplicity of integration and options to use different actors for different purposes. The beauty is low price comparing to other tools you need to pay Cons actor pricing because when you compare this with other tools you will probably pay a way more regarding to the same problem Review Source Gyanendra T. GTM Engineer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Best-in-Class Developer Experience, Support, and Marketplace" January 23, 2026 5.0 Overall it is one of the best tool I have used for data extraction and listing my APIs it has one of the best UX and DX Pros It offers the best developer experience and the best customer support. It also has one of the best marketplaces, making it easy for users to find valuable tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Cons There isn’t anything I dislike about using using it, so there are not any cons related to using apify Review Source Christophe A. EMEA Head of Sales Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "This product is a game changer" December 9, 2025 5.0 Apify has opened up new possibilities for me, and I plan to deploy it in my sales organization to maximize the tool's power. Pros The product is rich yet easy to use, even for non-technical users. The available applications are numerous and powerful. Cons However, app prices remain high, limiting their use to professional purposes. I want more visibility on my consumption. Review Source Vansh A. CTO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Satisfied api user" June 15, 2025 5.0 I kinda love it. I use it in my n 8 workflows to automate web scraping and finding leads, enriching leads and much more. haven't faced any problem and setting it up is also easy. Plus its not that expensive Pros I love that we can use it via apis - I use it in my n8n workflows to perform and automate web scraping. plus there are hundreds of actors to choose from. Cons It does not have an inbuilt database table for storing data even though it lets you export the scraped data but a clean database would be so much better. Review Source AD Ashitosh D. Founders office Human Resources Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The best data enriching platform out there!" August 17, 2025 5.0 We are in a startup of finding jobs for people looking for one. But finding the right set of people is very difficult. There were many CRM giving us the the leads but relevant lead generation is something we can do for ourselves and there is no standard software for every use case possible out there. Apify helped us to get the data of relevant people. I use it mostly as CRMs for enriching our leads and best thing is we set it up using its api endpoints. So it's all automated in n8n. Pros Very easy to integrate with n8n using its api endpoints. It's cheaper because of its pay per result agents. The data extraction is very smooth. It scraps data very well. Cons Too many choices sometimes become overwhelming. There's so many to choose from for a single use case and it's costly to try out everything out there. Alternatives considered [Apollo.io](https://www.capterra.com/p/158696/Apollo/) Reason for choosing Apify Cheaper and easier to integrate into n8n. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior soft dev Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "APIFY - good tool to have in our team" August 2, 2025 5.0 Overall, Apify has helped us scale operations, save time, and gain valuable insights that were otherwise difficult or impossible to collect manually. Pros Our use case primarily revolves around B2B prospecting — collecting contact info, service details, and social insights from multiple directories and niche sites. The flexibility of Apify Actors and ready-made scrapers significantly shortens development time and lets non-engineers execute complex tasks with ease. Cons The Actor Store has many useful scrapers, but search and filtering can be improved. It’s hard to quickly find reliable, well-maintained Actors unless you already know what you’re looking for. Ratings, last update info, or verified developer tags would help a lot. Review Source Similar Products Featured